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Bell Sports Recalls Bell Slope Adult Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
No injuries reported. This is a preventive recall action.
Source: CPSC
InfoRecall #24074
Bell Sports Recalls Bell Slope Adult Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
Bell Sports Inc., Irvine, California · Bell Slope Adult Helmets
Product Description
This recall only involves Bell Slope adult bicycle helmets. The helmets were sold in dark green and light blue. The recalled Bell Slope helmets can be identified by the inner helmet sticker which has the model's name "Slope" and B1161X written on it. Only adult sized Bell Slope Helmets are affected by this recall.
Hazard
The strap anchor can become dislodged from the helmet when sufficient force is applied, and therefore violates the CPSC federal safety regulation for bicycle helmets. The helmets can fail to protect in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Bell Adult Slope helmets and contact Bell Sports for a refund. To receive a refund, consumers should destroy the helmet by cutting off the straps and upload photos of the helmet with the straps cut to consumersupport-bell@bellhelmets.com to prove destruction, then dispose of the recalled helmet.
Refund
411 Press Analysis
The CPSC announced a voluntary recall of Bell Slope Adult Helmets on January 4, 2024. The strap anchor can become dislodged from the helmet when sufficient force is applied, and therefore violates the CPSC federal safety regulation for bicycle helmets. This recall covers about 2,360 and was initiated by Bell Sports Inc., Irvine, California as a preventive measure. No injuries have been reported to date. Consumers should stop using the product and obtain a full refund. The recall demonstrates proactive safety compliance by the manufacturer. Consumers can verify whether their product is affected by checking model numbers against the CPSC listing.
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